SB 5997-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/05/02)

     Provides that, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department, the fairs commission established under RCW 15.76.170 shall create and design, and the department shall issue, a special fair license plate displaying a symbol representing the categories of fairs defined in RCW 15.76.120.

     Provides that, effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2003, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application and registration of a motor vehicle, the holder of a special fair license plate shall pay an initial fee of forty dollars.  The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars of each fee collected under this act for administration and collection of expenses incurred by it.  The remaining proceeds, minus the cost of plate production, shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the fair fund created under RCW 15.76.115.

     Provides that, effective with annual renewals due or to become due on January 1, 2004, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, the holder of a special fair license plate shall pay a fee of thirty dollars.  The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed two dollars of each fee collected under this act for administration and collection expenses incurred by it.  The remaining proceeds shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the fair fund created under RCW 15.76.115.